Setting unparalleled benchmarks of excellence, the KOHLER Bold Design Awards is nothing short of an arena that has witnessed stalwarts from the field of architecture and design contend for the coveted Golden Pencil. Famed across the globe for their treasure trove of impeccable design sensibilities, creations and projects, the KBDA has acknowledged and accoladed India's finest architects and interior designers over the last two editions.
Since its inception, KBDA strives to applaud and grant a podium like no other to the crème de la crème in the field of design and innovation. To ensure this, a jury of eminent international and Indian architects and designers will select the most outstanding projects. The Golden Pencil isn't made of wood and lead but of steel and gold. And while it may not draw on paper it demarcates the ordinary from the sublime. In the light of new awakenings and renewed thought, the Golden Pencil will honour exemplary, multifaceted achievements.
The KBDA celebrates the futuristic vision of designers and architects who can inspire others and establish a culture of design that is thought-provoking. Immortalising the winners, The Golden Pencil will etch their names in letters of gold within history books.
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Recognising excellence
Leading and continuing the dialogue on innovation for the new age, these project categories across diverse fields of design and architecture reveal the best in the creative realms. Read More
Lifetime Achievement Award
This category recognises, honours and applauds a noteworthy personality from the architecture and design community, known for their extraordinary contributions. Read More
Herbert Kohler Award for Innovation
An award conferred among the winners to recognise projects that advance sustainability, technological integration and material innovation. Read More
Kulbhushan Jain